The Role of the Revelstoke Hospice Society

The hospice philosophy encourages a focus on life and living. The goal of hospice care is to help the client live the fullest life possible, while also helping all whose involved to come to terms with the illness. We offer information, companionship and emotional support. We also provide caregivers a "breather" to have some time for themselves.

The Hospice Society celebrates it's 15th anniversary this year. Hospice care was provided by volunteers for many years prior, but 1994 was the year the RHS became a registered, charitable hospice society.

We provide our services to those who are living at home (their own or living with family or friends), or living in a supportive residence such as Moberly Manor.

There is a designated residential palliative bed at Queen Victoria Hospital with a family room next to it which provides an option to the client/family to be cared for near journey's end if the care cannot be managed at home.

The sunflower is the international symbol of Hospice. It produces and sows many seeds, symbolizing the many volunteers who bring hope to the terminally ill and their families. Sunflowers turn to the light, seeking the sun. They show strength and character in times of adversity.

Click here for details about the 2011 Annual Snowflake Ceremony